tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post2912567372711469771..comments2024-03-29T13:48:41.398+00:00Comments on Vintage Vixen: The Festive Wrap-UpVixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-79039658280801746302020-01-01T18:23:56.609+00:002020-01-01T18:23:56.609+00:00Yes! GP is such a brilliant actor but he was breat...Yes! GP is such a brilliant actor but he was breathtaking in A Christmas Carol. Try and catch it if you can! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-79075395577761584192020-01-01T18:23:08.196+00:002020-01-01T18:23:08.196+00:00Thanks, Monica! Yes, the flesh coloured stuff made...Thanks, Monica! Yes, the flesh coloured stuff made it look a bit demure and frumpy, can't be doing with that! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-40970581497228657212019-12-31T18:41:57.508+00:002019-12-31T18:41:57.508+00:00So, is that the version of A Christmas Carol with ...So, is that the version of A Christmas Carol with Guy Pearce as Scrooge? If so, I think I saw an advert for that over here. That gold wedding dress definitely needed an outing, and I love the way you've styled it. I don't do much in the way of gift exchanging but if I do, I save bags that people have given me in the past and re-use them. The amount of waste created by gift wrapping is ridiculous.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-51881032269000180452019-12-31T18:20:56.483+00:002019-12-31T18:20:56.483+00:00I totally love your crochet dress and admire the j...I totally love your crochet dress and admire the job that it takes to make something like this, so fab that you make it shine properly!. Great idea to wear it black leggings under it instead of flesh coloured stuff!.<br />And Jon looks really elegant and his shirt is particularly cool! lots of attitude!<br />Love your block printed paper and your block printed dress and waistcoat! ;DD everything is so fab!. And I've also taken some notes on recycling ideas provided by commenters.<br />besosSeñora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-73736936848743745402019-12-30T12:28:59.433+00:002019-12-30T12:28:59.433+00:00I hope A Christmas Carol makes it to you next year...I hope A Christmas Carol makes it to you next year, it really was an amazing remake, beautiful to look at and with a revised story line to make it both more current and relatable. I never thought I'd fall in love with Scrooge! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-27461678833529615912019-12-30T12:27:11.683+00:002019-12-30T12:27:11.683+00:00You're never too old to do potato printing! I&...You're never too old to do potato printing! I'll come and do it with you when they tire of it! xxx<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-71929707952905220382019-12-30T12:26:35.115+00:002019-12-30T12:26:35.115+00:00I was, wasn't I?! I think you'd need the p...I was, wasn't I?! I think you'd need the patience of a saint to crochet a dress - something I'm sadly lacking in! There's a certain ebay vintage seller that I'm sure you know who charges absolute crazy money for her clothes - she did have the twin of this dress up for £975! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-25947012603274066902019-12-30T12:24:59.974+00:002019-12-30T12:24:59.974+00:00Thank you so much for your lovely comments and sup...Thank you so much for your lovely comments and support, dear Suzy. Hope your Xmas has been wonderful and you enjoyed some quality time on the beach - I cannot wait to see the sea again! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-61565192983821377752019-12-30T12:23:59.319+00:002019-12-30T12:23:59.319+00:00That was an ingenious way of wrapping TBG's ne...That was an ingenious way of wrapping TBG's new-to-him sandals which has just reminded me, I bought a NEW pair of Birkenstocks before I went to Greece and still need to break them in before India as they didn't half rub my feet - we're spoilt by mainly wearing secondhand shoes! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-17823969776620784012019-12-30T12:22:33.203+00:002019-12-30T12:22:33.203+00:00Same to you! xSame to you! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-87656012566843225582019-12-30T12:22:23.965+00:002019-12-30T12:22:23.965+00:00What with your new job and moving country I'm ...What with your new job and moving country I'm not at all surprised that Christmas and presents took a back seat, you've got enough to keep yourself occupied!<br />I just used the leaves from the rosemary straight from outside - I pulled them off the twigs and stuffed them in the bags. I figured that they'd be hanging up anyway so they'd dry out in their own time. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-61423432269282731152019-12-30T12:20:08.456+00:002019-12-30T12:20:08.456+00:00I've never been to Paperchase but occasionally...I've never been to Paperchase but occasionally see their stuff in chazzas. that's great that they let you know which of their gift wraps can be recycled - it's a minefield out there!<br />Curry in India is the best - counting the days! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-15906962325056443692019-12-28T22:37:41.288+00:002019-12-28T22:37:41.288+00:00Spam is always deleted.Spam is always deleted.Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-55134044840974237692019-12-28T22:37:20.595+00:002019-12-28T22:37:20.595+00:00Thank you!Thank you!Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-91737186311683044442019-12-28T18:26:08.597+00:002019-12-28T18:26:08.597+00:00I always buy my wrapping paper from Paperchase in ...I always buy my wrapping paper from Paperchase in their sale (because I'm a cheapskate), I love the fact they tell you which ones can and can't be recycled and which is made from recycled paper. I always choose very carefully now, I'm quite ashamed of all the glittery stuff I used to buy. I hope you had a fabulous curry, we did the same on Christmas Eve and everyone was amazed at what I ate, clearly all the trips to India have had an effect! Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-9702623685608124582019-12-27T04:03:58.410+00:002019-12-27T04:03:58.410+00:00wonderful blog
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happy blog...wonderful blog<br /><br />greeting from Indonesia<br />happy blogging and merry christmas<br /><br />followers 1549Sains Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933316135932178195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-20484317758937783892019-12-26T17:05:10.803+00:002019-12-26T17:05:10.803+00:00oh we hadn't even looked at flights, might be ...oh we hadn't even looked at flights, might be prohibitive for us too then!<br />Elderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-24274241553460865102019-12-26T16:51:13.922+00:002019-12-26T16:51:13.922+00:00That gold crochet maxi dress is so beautiful! How ...That gold crochet maxi dress is so beautiful! How amazing it was a wedding dress. You do find the best stuff. This is a great styling. Jos looks very stylish in his AM shirt with skull print. <br />It's great you've wrapped your presents ecologically and what is more, your handmade block print wrapping paper looks amazing. I think it always makes the gift extra special when we wrap it ourselves, and even more when you block paint the paper yourself. I used to come up with ways of wrapping presents that were eco-friendly too, but this year I neither bought nor wrapped any Christmas day presents. I was terribly busy and didn't buy any, but fortunately nobody bought me any so I didn't feel too bad. I suppose I can always buy something for New Year but if I do, I'll make sure to opt for ecological wrapping methods. <br />P.S I didn't know rosemary keeps moths as bay but now that you said it- makes perfect sense. I should make some rosemary bags asap. How do you make them? Do you dry the rosemary or just stuff it into the bag? I've been making lavender bags for years, but I've never made a rosemary one. Funny how it never occurred to me with so many rosemary around?Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-838693193147029452019-12-26T03:10:43.578+00:002019-12-26T03:10:43.578+00:00Love it!! Happy holidays!!Love it!! Happy holidays!!Becky https://www.blogger.com/profile/02234081494939675926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-29775089323132912902019-12-25T23:04:32.878+00:002019-12-25T23:04:32.878+00:00I just love that necklace and drool every time I s...I just love that necklace and drool every time I see it! I try to recycle all wrap, save bows to be used again, etc. This year, I found a pair of sandals for TBG that replaces another pair that's worn. They were impossible to find, and when I did, there was no box. I wrapped them in a t-shirt, two presents in one. I am inspired to make my own printed paper on the brown packing paper I save. <br /><br />A happy holiday to you both!Mrs. Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614226553963575811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-67885358930940029992019-12-25T17:06:38.300+00:002019-12-25T17:06:38.300+00:00Both you and Jon are so stylish. Love your crochet...Both you and Jon are so stylish. Love your crochet dress. Thank you for the wrapping prezzie tips. Will take note for next year. Also thank you for all your beautiful posts and tips this year. Am looking forward to seeing more next year. But for now we're off to the seaside for a few weeks. Have the best Xmas and new year.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460016418539000596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-8098926720773454182019-12-24T19:14:49.788+00:002019-12-24T19:14:49.788+00:00I remember you were wearing that dress when I met ...I remember you were wearing that dress when I met you at the vintage fair, it looks fab on you! I tried making a crochet dress myself once, gave up after one sleeve so I always admire the amount of work that goes into them.<br />Your wrapping paper looks great, and I love the idea of fastening it with string. I tend to use gift bags and I gather them back up afterwards and reuse them year after year, so whilst they're not eco in themselves at least they're getting reused a lot.<br />Hope you and Jon have a lovely day tomorrow xtiny lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13229278732811510568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-80504502042423967592019-12-24T18:43:41.480+00:002019-12-24T18:43:41.480+00:00I'll be sad when my two beautiful granddaughte...I'll be sad when my two beautiful granddaughters get too old to do potato block printing on brown paper! Your crocheted dress must have been a labour of love for whoever made it to begin with. Glad you rescued it. Happiest of Christmasses to you and yours, lovely lady. xBetween Me and Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863155145862706966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-58465775167495788612019-12-24T17:48:35.482+00:002019-12-24T17:48:35.482+00:00You guys are so stylish!
I wish we had that prog...You guys are so stylish! <br /><br />I wish we had that program here. <br /><br />I'm big on trying to use natural items for wrapping. Last year I dried slices of oranges and apples in the oven and added them to brown paper packages. I added a cinnamon sticks and some twine. They turned out great. <br /><br />Have a great day at the pub! <br /><br />Suzanne<br />http://www.suzannecarillo.comSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-25096709621402105412019-12-24T15:49:33.552+00:002019-12-24T15:49:33.552+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340886846592781848noreply@blogger.com